Dem Atlas

Dem Atlas
Birth name Joshua Evans Turner
Born Akron, Ohio
Origin St. Paul, Minnesota
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2010–present
Labels Rhymesayers Entertainment
Associated acts Sifu Hotman

Joshua Evans Turner,[1] better known by his stage name Dem Atlas (often stylized as deM atlaS),[2] is an American rapper from St. Paul, Minnesota.[3] The Village Voice listed him as one of their Five Rap Artists to Watch For in 2015.[4] He is a member of the group Sifu Hotman alongside rapper Guante and producer Rube.[5] He is signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment.[6][7]

Life and career

Born in Akron, Ohio, Turner moved to Minneapolis at age 4.[8] He attended the Eagan Senior High School.[9]

In 2013, Dem Atlas released his debut EP, Charle Brwn.[10] He released the DWNR EP on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2014.[11] It was listed by Pitchfork Media as one of their Best MN Hip-Hop Releases of 2014.[12] In that year, Sifu Hotman, his collaborative project with Guante and Rube, released the album, Embrace the Sun.[13] In 2015, he released the single, "With a Smile".[14]

Style and influences

In a 2015 interview with Star Tribune, Dem Atlas stated that his influences range from Pharcyde to Nas, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday.[15]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (March 21, 2015). "Young Minnesota music stars graduate to SXSW (1/2)". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  2. ↑ Young, Killian (November 20, 2014). "Once Upon a Time in Minneapolis: 20 Years of Rhymesayers". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  3. ↑ Spencer, Jack (January 20, 2015). "Dem Atlas Proved His Star Is Rising Rapidly at 7th St. Entry (1/2)". City Pages. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  4. ↑ Kangas, Chaz (January 5, 2015). "Five Rap Artists to Watch For in 2015 (1/2)". The Village Voice. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  5. ↑ Swensson, Andrea (November 12, 2013). "Dem Atlas signs to Rhymesayers Entertainment". The Current. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  6. ↑ Mayorga, Dean (November 13, 2013). "Rhymesayers Entertainment Signs Dem Atlas". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  7. ↑ Fischer, Reed (November 12, 2013). "Rhymesayers inks St. Paul's Dem Atlas". City Pages. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  8. ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (February 13, 2014). "Rap's new throwback to the future". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  9. ↑ Maloney, Patrick (February 14, 2013). "Atlas at last". Minnesota Daily. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  10. ↑ Tardio, Andres (November 14, 2013). "Dem Atlas "Charlie Brwn EP" Tracklisting & Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  11. ↑ Segal, Sam (February 9, 2015). "deM atlaS: DWNR (Rhymesayers Entertainment)". Radio K. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  12. ↑ Thompson, Paul (December 10, 2014). "Minnesota Weird: The Best MN Hip-Hop Releases of 2014". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  13. ↑ Spencer, Jack (July 24, 2014). "Guante details his full-length with Dem Atlas as Sifu Hotman (1/2)". City Pages. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  14. ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (January 7, 2015). "Allan Kingdom, deM atlaS kick off 2015 with celebratory singles". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  15. ↑ Blanchette, Aimee (January 9, 2015). "Style profile: Rhymesayers rapper Dem Atlas talks fashion". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.

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